Defense Ministry, IDF, Elbit Sign Deal for New Artillery Training Facility
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Ministry of Defense and the IDF's Ground Forces signed a 15-year agreement with Elbit Systems to build a new training facility for artillery corps. The facility, costing an estimated NIS 600 million, will train soldiers on the "Ro'em" howitzer and "Lahav" rocket launchers. This initiative aims to enhance the operational readiness of artillery forces.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Ministry, IDF, and Elbit Systems signed a 15-year agreement for a new training facility.
- The facility will train soldiers on the "Ro'em" howitzer and "Lahav" rocket launchers.
- The project is estimated to cost approximately NIS 600 million.
- The training facility will be established by the Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Procurement.
- The agreement aims to enhance the artillery corps' operational readiness.
Israel's Ministry of Defense, in conjunction with the IDF's Ground Forces, has signed a 15-year agreement with Elbit Systems to establish a dedicated training facility for artillery corps commanders and soldiers. The facility will be used to train personnel on the "Ro'em" (Thunderbolt) self-propelled howitzer and the "Lahav" rocket launcher system. The estimated cost for the facility is approximately NIS 600 million, covering the development and supply of technological training infrastructure, as well as logistical support. The agreement was finalized by the Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Procurement (DDR&D).
The new facility is intended to enhance the training capabilities for the artillery corps, providing advanced technological infrastructure for realistic combat simulations. This investment aims to ensure that artillery forces are proficient in operating the latest weapon systems, including the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launchers, in preparation for future operational needs.
